Conditions at Finnimas in May
May: Monsoon Swell Meets Onshore Chop
May marks the beginning of the true southwest monsoon at Finnimas, and it is a frustrating month. The swell is plentiful: SSW (28.4%), SW (27.2%) and WSW (19.5%) push the average height up to 1.4m (4.6ft) with a long 11.0s period. Unfortunately, the wind turns almost fully onshore. Ideal wind collapses to a season-low 23%, with WSW (32.8%), W (28.7%) and SW (15.6%) dominating the wind rose. This combination produces big, powerful but utterly messy surf. The wave faces are chopped up immediately, making it very difficult to find a clean, rideable wall. Precipitation jumps to 6.63mm/day, and humidity is high. Water temperature remains warm at 29.6°C. If you are desperate for swell, the outer reefs may hold, but for Finnimas specifically, May is mostly a washout.
Average Spot conditions at Finnimas in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Finnimas during May. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Finnimas for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Finnimas for May. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Finnimas.